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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always be sure that the lock
key and battery cartridge are removed from the
mower before storing or carrying the mower or
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
WARNING: Always remove the lock key when
the mower is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
WARNING: Wear gloves when performing
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING: Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when performing
inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers,alwaysusingMakitareplacementparts.
Maintenance
1. Removethelockkey.Storeitinasafeplaceoutof
the reach of children.
2. Cleanthemowerusingonlyawetcloth.Donot
sprayorpourwateronthemowerwhencleaning.
3. Put the mower on its side and clean grass clip-
pings accumulated on the underside of mower deck.
4. Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners etc.
for tightness.
5.
Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear.
Damaged or missing parts should be repaired or replaced.
Storage
WARNING: When carrying or storing the
mower, do not hold the folded handles but the
front grip of the mower. Holding the folded handles
maycauseaseriousinjuryordamagetothemower.
Beforestoringthemower,removethebatterycartridgeandlockkey.
Storemowerindoorsinacool,dryandlockedplace.
Don't store the mower and charger in locations where
thetemperaturemayreachorexceed40°C.
►1. Front grip 2. Rear grip
1. Loosen the clamping screws and expand the
lower handle to both sides. Move down the handle for-
ward.Atthistime,keeparmgriponthelowerhandle
so that the handle does not fall down to the far side from
themowerbody.
1
2
►1. Clamping screw 2. Lower handle
2. Loosen the clamping nuts and pivot the upper
handle back while expanding the both sides.
1
2
►1. Clamping nut 2. Upper handle
3. Store the grass basket between the handle and
themowerbody.
1
►1. Grass basket
NOTE: When putting the mower in the upright posi-
tion, do not hold the handle but use the front grip of
the mower.